Estimator,Construction,Civil Engineering Job Golden area,Colorado USA,Construction

Company Description

Build More Than Projects. Build Your Future.Since 1976, Martin-Harris Construction (MHC) has grown into Nevada’s largest general contractor, delivering impactful projects across the Southwest from our offices in Las Vegas, Reno, and Denver. But what truly defines us isn’t just what we build — it’s how we build it, and who we build it with. At Martin-Harris, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in doing things the right way.

Our work spans a wide range of industries and project types — from fast-moving tenant improvements to complex, large-scale ground-up developments exceeding $100M. With expertise across all delivery methods and in-house self-perform capabilities, we’re equipped to take on challenges of any size — while giving our teams the opportunity to do meaningful, career-defining work. We are a relationship-driven company, grounded in core values of integrity, accountability, respect, teamwork, and shared success.

These values aren’t just words — they shape how we lead, how we collaborate, and how we support one another. Here, your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your growth is a priority. Whether you’re early in your career or looking for your next step, Martin-Harris offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact alongside a team that’s committed to excellence.

If you’re driven, motivated, and ready to be part of something bigger—we’d like to meet you.

Job Description

We re seeking an experienced Estimator to play a key role in pursuing and winning commercial construction projects. In this position, you ll lead the estimating process, develop competitive bid strategies, build and maintain strong subcontractor relationships, and collaborate with operations teams to deliver successful proposals. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional who enjoys taking ownership, thinking strategically, and making a direct impact on project success.

Responsibilities

Reads and outlines project specifications
Discusses and establishes bid strategies, concerns, and advantages
Defines major or priority subcontractors
Directs Estimating Administrators for vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination using Smart Bid
Establishes, writes, and reviews work scopes for subcontractors
Conducts pre-bid meetings with MHC Operations personnel and Subcontractors as needed
Assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination
Sets up Bid Day Summaries and General Requirements bid spreadsheets or conceptual spreadsheets to complete a bid
Accurately takes off as required for CSI Divisions 1-46
Prices items of both self-performed and subcontracted work on a unit-priced basis
Utilizes Subcontractor and Field production Data to establish database pricing
Improves existing subcontractor relationships and gets to know the subcontractor
Monitors coverage with the plans coordinators and solicits new subcontractors to bid
Reviews and executes bid forms, bid bonds, etc., on bid projects
Reviews estimates for accuracy, constructibility, and risks
Relies on judgment and experience to plan and establish deadlines
Assists Estimating Department as needed to facilitate teamwork
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

At least five (5) years of experience as an estimator in Commercial Construction
Experience with projects over $5 Million
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures, technology, and programs within the construction field
A certain degree of creativity and innovation is required to out plan the competition
Must be able to lead an estimate and take full charge of a Public Works or Private Client bid
Must be able to use strategic and innovative methods to obtain sub coverage for bids, especially in new geographic areas
Experience with self-performance of concrete and…

Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering